Over the seven days of A Fairytale Christmas, the Royal Pavilion will be transformed into the fantastical world of Prince Charming, his beloved Princess and a cast of Victorian era fairytale characters. Welcoming you at the door, they then let you in to a secret tale that unwinds throughout your visit to the palace. (more…)
The Global Christmas Market sees Christmas cultures colliding with a multicultural mix of stands and food outlets. Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens are transformed into a winter wonderland with a host of activities. With a fantastic range of stocking fillers and festive decorations from around the world, this is a great place to top-up on gifts. (more…)
On every second and last Sunday of the month, Winchester’s Middle Brook Street is transformed into one of the largest farmers’ markets in the country, selling everything from ostrich meat and home-baked bread to crabs fresh from the Solent. (more…)
Livigno hosts the annual international Art in Ice competition, where ten teams of three sculptors compete to transform three-metre blocks of pressed snow into works of art. Weather permitting, the sculptures stay on display until March. (more…)
The Winter Festival at Newbury Racecourse features the Hennessy Gold Cup, the most important of the pre-Christmas steeplechases. A classic of the racing calendar, it was first run in 1957. Today it’s the jewel in Newbury’s crown. (more…)
The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, the spiritual home of the Scuderia Ferrari, hosts the Monza Rally Show. In this classic closing event of the season, rally drivers, businessmen and sports celebrities challenge themselves and others in car and bike races. (more…)
Now approaching its 25th year in London, Les Miserables is the world’s longest running musical, surpassing the record created by ‘Cats’.
This epic drama of passion and justice has been seen by over 56 million people worldwide. It has been staged in 42 countries and translated into 21 different languages.
Les Miserable originally opened in London at the Barbican Theatre on the 8th October 1985 before transferring to the Palace Theatre on the 4th December 1985. It has been at the Queen’s Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue since the 3rd April 2004 and continues to sell-out regularly.
From humble beginnings in 1988, the unconventional Winter Tollwood Festival now draws a million visitors each year to its festival tents on the Theresienwiese. With a focus on cabaret, circus and variety, it is known for its quality and originality. (more…)
Liverpool once again sets the standard for creative city art with a fantastic ‘Winter Trail’ all around the centre of the city. (more…)
The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) hosts the Art Ireland exhibition. The show aims to make contemporary art available to a wider audience, with exhibitions from around 175 galleries and independent artists, including thousands of paintings, sculptures and prints. (more…)